Listen "Episode 74 - Mercury Floats"
Episode Synopsis
While we cover Walton Lighthouse as our history buoy this time, the meat of this episode covers mercury floats! How did they work? Why were they implemented? Did they really have a negative effect on keepers? Listen in as we answer all these questions and more!Liked this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Santa Cruz Breakwater | Lighthouse FriendsSanta Cruz Breakwater Light | WikipediaLights with Mercury Floats | USLHSLens Rotation | USLHSMercury Float Rotation by James WoodwardMercury + Aluminum Reaction | Reddit
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